FORTERRA BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
08960430
Registered Address
5 Grange Park Court, Roman Way, Northampton, NN4 5EA
Status
Active
Employee Count
1767.0
Turnover
455500000.0
EBITDA
86000000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
26 March 2014
Nature of Business
23320 - Manufacture of bricks, tiles and construction products, in baked clay
Industries
Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
East Midlands

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£34,300,000.00
Net Worth
£244,600,000.00
Total Current Assets
£168,700,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£107,200,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-01-30

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
59 days
Shortest Period:60 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
17%
31-60 Days
36%
After 60 Days
47%
Not Paid Within Terms18%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202330 Jan 20245917%36%47%18%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202325 Jul 20236018%36%46%30%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202230 Jan 20235819%34%47%38%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202227 Jul 20225817%38%45%41%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202129 Jan 20225720%35%45%32%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202121 Jul 20215621%40%39%33%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202028 Jan 20215421%44%35%44%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202029 Jul 20205817%35%48%41%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201929 Jan 20205522%37%41%24%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201929 Jul 20195522%36%42%26%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 20195721%36%43%34%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201828 Jul 20186316%35%49%51%

Company Summary

Forterra Building Products Limited is a leading manufacturer and supplier of building materials and solutions in the United Kingdom

The company has a strong focus on sustainability and offers a wide range of sustainable products and services

The company's sustainability program is centered around reducing its environmental impact and promoting responsible and ethical practices

This includes using recycled materials in their production processes, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting waste reduction and recycling

Forterra's product portfolio includes a variety of building materials such as bricks, blocks, precast concrete, and clay roof tiles

These products are known for their durability, high quality, and sustainable features

The company also offers a range of services including technical support, design and engineering services, and project management

The key people at Forterra Building Products Limited include CEO Stephen Harrison, who has extensive experience in the building materials industry, and CFO Shatish Dasani, who brings valuable financial expertise to the company

The company can be contacted through their website, which provides detailed information about their products and services, as well as their sustainability efforts

Their registered office address is Forterra House, 5 Bute Street, London, E1 7EP, United Kingdom

In summary, Forterra Building Products Limited is a reputable company in the UK building industry, with a strong focus on sustainability

Their range of sustainable products and services, along with their dedicated team of professionals, make them a reliable choice for all building needs

Company Review

Trend Analysis

Based on the data provided, it can be seen that the average time taken for FORTERRA BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED to pay invoices has remained relatively consistent over the past three periods, with only a slight increase in 2023 compared to the previous two periods. However, there has been a noticeable decrease in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days, with a corresponding increase in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days. Overall, there has been a trend towards longer payment periods for FORTERRA BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED.

Volatility Analysis

The data for FORTERRA BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED shows a low level of volatility, with relatively small changes in the average time taken to pay invoices and the percentages of invoices paid within different time frames. This suggests that the company has a consistent approach to invoice payment and has not experienced significant fluctuations in its payment behavior.

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Forterra's standard payment terms are 60 days from the end of month of a correct, undisputed and properly due VAT invoice

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No

Any other information about payment terms

Once the payment falls due this will be made on the next payment run. Payment runs are performed weekly, therefore some payments will be received by the supplier up to a week late due to the cut off for the payment run; this is reflected in the 'Invoices due but not paid within agreed terms' statistic.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

In the event a dispute with another party Forterra will engage with that party in good faith to establish the full grounds of any such dispute, with a view to reaching settlement as swiftly as possible. Initial queries are dealt with by our accounts payable department who will then liaise with the appropriate site or department to resolve the query. If resolution is not possible in this way the dispute will be escalated to senior management.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available